Buy big in-season

           The absolute best time to buy an organic fruit or vegetable is at the peak of its growing season. "As the season progresses there's more produce and the price has a tendency to shift downward, sometimes dramatically," DiMatteo says. "That's the best time to buy." And that's the best time to buy big. Load up on all your favorite organic fruits and veggies at dirt-cheap prices. This is also a great time to bargain at a local farmers' market. You may be able to nudge prices down even further by buying in bulk from a local farmer. It never hurts to ask. If they have to move produce that day, you might get bulk orders at a discount. You can either share your bounty with friends and family or keep it all and freeze your leftovers.